ruthless Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Over the last few weeks I've noticed Chopper seems to be losing weight. I can see his spine bones. He had his vaccs only 2 or 3 weeks ago and the vet said he was fine and looked in good condition. It's since then that I've noticed. He's not off his food and he's not acting any less annoying than usual! What could cause him to lose weight so quickly? He's not getting any more exercise and we haven't changed his food. I've upped his portion sizes, but I was wondering if it could be something sinister that requires a vet visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Has he been wormed recently? Worms can cause sudden weightloss if nothing else seems wrong. I'd be giving him worm medicine and calling the vet to see if they recommend a check up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Yeah, he gets Sentinel monthly. I'll check his poohs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoL Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I was going to suggest worming too. Try another worming product if you've used Sentinel regularly - Drontal is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 If it was worms would it not affect all the dogs? Not just him? Does Drontal do the same as Sentinel? Does it cover heartworm as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatBigPuppy Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Not to be a harbinger of doom but weight loss can be the sign of a tumor - i would be off to the vet for blood tests asap were it me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoL Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 If it was worms would it not affect all the dogs? Not just him?Does Drontal do the same as Sentinel? Does it cover heartworm as well? No, it covers all intestinals, including hydatid. If one dog had worms then you would treat all dogs (plus yourself) so yes it would seem likely that your other dogs should show the same symptoms (have they lost weight at all????). Other than that, the first things springing to mind are teeth problems or gastro problems. How old is he? Maybe as an interim add yoghurt or some kind of probiotics to his diet. Either way, get him back to the vet asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 please, please take Chopper to the vet as soon as possible. I don't want to alarm you and all may be well but that was the first sign of my cavalier's renal failure. However I'm sure that you have a far better vet than I did who kept telling me that the weight loss was good despite me saying no there is something wrong and then the vet not doing anything until it was too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 He's only a baby, he'll be 3 in November. There's absolutely nothing different about his disposition which makes me think he just needs a few good feeds. I'll take him somewhere to weigh him tomorrow and see if he improves over a week with increased portion sizes. If not I'll bring him to the vet for another checkup. He'd better not be sick, it'll break my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garloch Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Ruthless - they do not have to be old dogs to succumb to cancer. I had one that died of a brain tumour before his 2nd birthday. I f you wait a week, and later find out a week could have made a difference, you will never forgive yourself. Please go to the vet now, and insist on very thouough checkup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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